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Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) vs Inkling

Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) is 1.8× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling accepts the larger context window (524K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch)Inkling
ProviderAnthropicThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.500$1.00
Output $/1M$2.50$4.05
Blended $/1M$1.00$1.76
Context window200K524K
Max output64K472K
ReleasedOct 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) if…
  • Costs less per token — $1.00 vs $1.76 blended
Choose Inkling if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) cheaper than Inkling?
Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) is cheaper: $1.00 versus $1.76 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.500 vs $1.00. Output alone: $2.50 vs $4.05.
What context windows do Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) and Inkling have?
Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch): 200,000 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) and Inkling?
Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) is made by Anthropic. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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